Sermons on Being Willing To Move:

What Kind Of Church Do We Want To Be?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 26, 2019

Elijah told the messengers that the king would die because he did not consult God about his injuries and whether it would result in death, instead of trying to consulting a false god! In other words there are consequences to sin!!

2 King 1:1-Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab. 2-Now Ahaziah fell through the lattice of his upper room in Samaria, and was injured; so he sent messengers and said to them, “Go, inquire of Baal-Zebub, the god of Ekron, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love Isn't Just For Weddings! 1 Corinthians 13

Contributed by Wendy Gravolin on Mar 2, 2016

Love isn't just fro weddings Paul is encouraging the church to live out of the fruit of self sacrificial (agape) love but he isn't ruling out using the gifts of the Spirit which God has given to empower the church for its mission to make disciples.

Love isn’t just for weddings: 1 Corinthians 12:31- 13:1-13 Reverend Wendy Gravolin St Thomas Anglican Church Winchelsea, Victoria Australia We live in a culture that is obsessed with erotic & romantic love. Doing a quick search on the internet for a love song I quickly found list after list ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

You Are Being Fed ‘strong Delusion’

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 27, 2014

Christians and everyone are being deceived by many lies originating from their culture, systems, and even churches

You Are Being Fed ‘Strong Delusion’ Kelly Durant 10-26-14 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Destined To Win

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 14, 2015

God wants us to win at life and has made this possible through Jesus Christ.

July 26 Sermon for CATM - Destined to Win You were made to win. You are destined to win. God has given you everything you need in Christ in order to excel, to succeed at life, and for all eternity. This message is entitled “Destined to win”, and I hope that by the time we finish ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Day The Spirit Moved: From Saul To David - 1 Samuel 16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 14, 2025

Why did God care about David’s good looks? There’s more to this story than meets the eye.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. 1 Samuel 16:1 The LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? ...read more

Telling The Truth And Being Prayerful Must Be Characteristic Of Christians Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James exhorts Christians to tell the truth and not be guilty of making up cleaverly worded oaths that they say, but feel no obligation to keep and Christians must always utilize the wonderful avenue of prayer.

INTRODUCTION #32 1. Open your bibles to James 5:12-13a. 2. The last few lessons from the book of James have been on the subject of patience. We have discussed the example of farmers and their patience. We have discussed the examples of Jeremiah and Job and their patience. We have discussed the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Be United Not Divided" 1 Cor. Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 20, 2008

We need to united in Christ not divided in Christ! The church was formed by Christ to serve one another and not to focus on ourselves. The church is not about me but about the message of Jesus and about service to the Kingdom of God!

“Be united not divided!” Thesis: We need to united in Christ not divided in Christ! The church was formed by Christ to serve one another and not to focus on ourselves. The church is not about me but about the message of Jesus and about service to the Kingdom of God! Introduction to the book of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preventive Prayer And Being Free From Anxiety And Worry

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 8, 2006

How to pray in the right way

Isn’t it strange how a 20-dollar bill seems like such a large amount when you donate it to church, but such a small amount when you go shopping? Isn’t it strange how 2 hours seem so long when you’re at church, and how short they seem when you’re watching a good movie? Isn’t it strange that you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being A Barnabas In A World Where Everyone Wants To Be Paul Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 12, 2023

It can be overwhelming to think about the changes that need to be made as we look ahead to a post-covid world. Be a hero maker, be a Barnabas in a world where everyone wants to be Paul. I encouraged you to use your influence, skills, and gifts to encourage others and let them have center stage.

Sermon – Being a Barnabas in a World Where Everyone Wants to be Paul Scripture - Acts 11:20-24 “However, some of the believers who went to Antioch from Cyprus and Cyrene began preaching to the Gentiles about the Lord Jesus. The power of the Lord was with them, and a large number of these Gentiles ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:20-24, Acts 4:36, Acts 13:1

Denomination: Methodist

Doing The Word Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 21, 2002

In order for us to become everything God desires us to be, we must listen to His Word and allow it to conform our behavior to His Will.

At the age of 33, Erik Weihenmayer is a phenomenal athlete who loves to skydive, snow ski and climb mountains. Mountain climbing is his specialty. As a matter of fact, he is on track to be one of the youngest to climb all of the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each of the continents. In 1995 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005

Examines the necessity of adopting a lifelong learning attitude toward prayer, and being willing to allow Christ to be our teacher. Part 2 in series, "Learning to Pray."

“Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Prt. 2 of series, “Learning to Pray” David Flowers Wildwind Community Church January 30, 2005 NOTES ON THIS MESSAGE: This message, and all the other messages in this series, were based on Andrew Murray’s book, "With Christ in the School of Prayer." [Begin with video from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Free Methodist

When Being Good Isn't Good Enough Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014

Seventh in this series. The main point of the Parable of the Good Samaritan is that eternal life isn't a matter of what I must do for God bu rather what God has done for me.

This week as I was preparing for this message I did as I often do after I first spend time with the text itself and looked at some other sermons on this passage just to get a feel for how others handle this parable. And in the process I ran across what seemed to me to be a pretty good sermon on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Triumphant Joy #7: The Secret To Being Joyfully Content Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 11, 2013

God’s desire is that we would learn how to be joyfully content, to do all things, and have all of our needs met.

TRIUMPHANT JOY #7: THE SECRET TO BEING JOYFULLY CONTENT INTRO TO TOPIC: Two of the most familiar verses in Philippians are: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Phil. 4:13, NKJV). “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: *other

"Being Christ To Our Community: Jesus' Mission Statement"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 6, 2018

The first in a series of stewardship sermons with the theme of being Christ to our community.

“Being Christ to Our Community: Jesus’ Mission Statement” Luke 4:14-21 Two weeks ago yesterday, a number of us met here at the church at 9:30 in the morning in order to go out into our community—to the homes closest to this church building--knock on doors offer a homemade treat baked by a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Art Of Asking Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2007

The parable of the unrighteous judge and persistent widow teaches us much about the need for persistence in prayer and how God moves in our lives to answer our prayer and bring about God’s will.

Luke 18:1-8 “The Art of Asking” INTRODUCTION I received an E-mail message that contained a list of questions with no clear-cut answer. • Why do doctors and lawyers call what they do practice? • Why is abbreviation such a long word? • Why is a boxing ring square? • What was the best thing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran